Sharks start playoffs with 3-1 win

Updated 11:56 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Sharks' Dan Boyle celebrates his go-ahead goal with Joe Pavelski in the third period of San Jose's win. After falling behind, the Sharks scored the final three goals.

The Sharks' Dan Boyle celebrates his go-ahead goal with Joe Pavelski in the third period of San Jose's win. After falling behind, the Sharks scored the final three goals.

Photo: Darryl Dyck, Associated Press

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to clear the puck while being checked by T.J. Galiardi #21 and Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Jason Garrison #5 of the Vancouver Canucks and goalie Roberto Luongo #1 look on in the background. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to clear the puck while being checked by T.J. Galiardi #21 and Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks during the third period in Game

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal against goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal against goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks during the third period in Game One of the

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Andrew Alberts #41 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to check Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks off the puck during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo allows a goal to San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture, not pictured, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo allows a goal to San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture, not pictured, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in

Vancouver Canucks' Derek Roy, from left, Jannik Hansen, of Denmark, and Mason Raymond celebrate Kevin Bieksa's goal as San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres skates away during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Vancouver Canucks' Derek Roy, from left, Jannik Hansen, of Denmark, and Mason Raymond celebrate Kevin Bieksa's goal as San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres skates away during the second period in game 1 of an NHL

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, 33, of Sweden, tangles with San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic, right, and Justin Braun behind goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, 33, of Sweden, tangles with San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic, right, and Justin Braun behind goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL

Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, celebrates teammate Kevin Bieksa's, not shown, goal as San Jose Sharks' goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, from left, Logan Couture, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Raffi Torres look on during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks and Brad Stuart #7 of the San Jose Sharks battle for the puck in front of Goalie Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks and Brad Stuart #7 of the San Jose Sharks battle for the puck in front of Goalie Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks during the

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes as save while being watched by Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes as save while being watched by Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game One of the Western

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks watches as Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks attempts to block a shot with Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks looking on during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks watches as Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks attempts to block a shot with Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks looking on

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Alexander Edler #23 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates teammate Jannik Hansen's #36 goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Alexander Edler #23 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates teammate Jannik Hansen's #36 goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Frank Corrado #26 of the Vancouver Canucks tires to avoid a check by Tommy Wingels #57 of the San Jose Sharks while Andrew Alberts #41 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Frank Corrado #26 of the Vancouver Canucks tires to avoid a check by Tommy Wingels #57 of the San Jose Sharks while Andrew Alberts #41 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the

Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo, left, and San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton watch as a shot by Logan Couture enters the net for a goal during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo, left, and San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton watch as a shot by Logan Couture enters the net for a goal during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference

Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, celebrates his goal as San Jose Sharks' goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, from left, Logan Couture, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Raffi Torres look on during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks watches the puck hit the back of the net behind goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks was credited with the goal. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks watches the puck hit the back of the net behind goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates Patrick Marleau #12 and Joe Thornton #19 after scoring a power play goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates Patrick Marleau #12 and Joe Thornton #19 after scoring a power play goal against the Vancouver Canucks during

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks goes airborne while battling for the puck against Jason Garrison #5 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks is seen in the background. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) less

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks goes airborne while battling for the puck against Jason Garrison #5 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the ... more

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to check Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks off the puck during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Vancouver Canucks fan cheer on the home team against the San Jose Sharks to start Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Vancouver Canucks fan cheer on the home team against the San Jose Sharks to start Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks hits Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks hits Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Chris Higgins #20 of the Vancouver Canucks hits Matt Irwin #52 of the San Jose Sharks along the side boards during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, left, of Finland, makes the save as Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) defends against Vancouver Canucks' Zack Kassian, right, during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL

San Jose Sharks' Adam Burish, bottom, loses his helmet as he collides with Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler, of Sweden, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Adam Burish, bottom, loses his helmet as he collides with Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler, of Sweden, during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff

Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, celebrates his goal as San Jose Sharks' goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, from left, Logan Couture, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Raffi Torres look on during the second period in game 1 of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski, left, is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo as Andrew Alberts defends during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski, left, is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo as Andrew Alberts defends during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks has words with Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks after the whistle during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks has words with Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks after the whistle during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a glove save against the San Jose Sharks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a glove save against the San Jose Sharks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Matt Irwin #52 of the San Jose Sharks is hit by Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Matt Irwin #52 of the San Jose Sharks is hit by Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo makes a glove save against the San Jose Sharks during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo makes a glove save against the San Jose Sharks during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver,

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks hits Brad Stuart #7 of the San Jose Sharks while battling for the puck during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 1: Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks hits Brad Stuart #7 of the San Jose Sharks while battling for the puck during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the

San Jose Sharks' James Sheppard, left, checks Vancouver Canucks' Andrew Ebbett during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' James Sheppard, left, checks Vancouver Canucks' Andrew Ebbett during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

San Jose Sharks' James Sheppard, left, checks Vancouver Canucks' Andrew Ebbett during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' James Sheppard, left, checks Vancouver Canucks' Andrew Ebbett during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

Fans wave towels as the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks take to the ice for Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Fans wave towels as the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks take to the ice for Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, top, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, top, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Frank Corrado collide during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa, right, checks San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture during the first period Game 1 of their Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Vancouver, British

Vancouver, British Columbia -- Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau scored in the third period for the Sharks, who rallied to beat the Canucks 3-1 on Wednesday night in the first-round Western Conference series opener.

Boyle and Logan Couture both had a goal and an assist, and Marleau pushed San Jose's lead to 3-1. Antti Niemi made 28 saves for the Sharks, who were outshot 30-28.

Kevin Bieksa scored for the Canucks before a disappointed white-towel-waving sellout crowd. The loss spoiled a strong effort from goalie Roberto Luongo, who earned the start after Cory Schneider didn't recover in time from an undisclosed injury.

The Canucks were the first home team to lose in the first six games of this year's playoffs.

Boyle put the Sharks ahead 2-1 at 9:17 as diminutive Derek Roy tried to push burly San Jose forward Tommy Wingels off the puck in front as two others pressured the net.

Wingels sent the puck out to the high slot, and Boyle came in from the point and scored.

The Sharks converted one of four power-play chances. The Canucks were 0-for-2.

This is the second time the Canucks and Sharks have met in the playoffs. Vancouver ousted San Jose in five games in the Western Conference finals in 2011.

Bieksa got credit for Vancouver's first goal, at 12:26 of the second period, after former Canucks forward Raffi Torres inadvertently stuffed the puck into his own net during a scramble.

Couture forged a 1-1 tie on a power play just over four minutes later when he put a shot from the point over Luongo's blocker.

Couture got revenge after Vancouver winger Zack Kassian took a needless roughing penalty for slamming him into the boards and punching him in the head behind the play.

Marleau increased the Sharks' lead to 3-1 with 5:23 remaining when he put in Couture's pass from behind the net. The shot went in off Bieksa's stick as he slid to block the puck.

Sharks vs. Canucks

Sharks lead series 1-0

Game 1 in Vancouver: Sharks 3, Canucks 1

Friday: at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Sunday: at San Jose, 7 p.m.

Tuesday: at San Jose, 7 p.m.

May 9: at Vancouver, 7 p.m.*

May 11: at San Jose, TBA*

May 13: at Vancouver, TBA*

TV: CSNCA; * if necessary

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